Programa de Doctorat en Tecnologia de l'Arquitectura, de l'Edificació i de l'Urbanisme: Recent submissions
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Reconocimiento y evaluación de la superficie de los vidrios smalti usados en revestimientos de trencadís
This doctoral thesis delves into the knowledge of Venetian glass known as smalti, a unique material with a long history whose main application has been as a tesserae of mosaic cladding. During the Modernism period architecture ...
Metodología para evaluación rápida de susceptibilidad de pérdida de función por sismos en infraestructura hospitalaria
Hospitals are a fundamental part of a country's health system and are considered essential facilities for dealing with natural disasters. Nevertheless, hospitals may be highly vulnerable structures. Loss of functionality, ...
Domos desplegables : método geométrico a partir de polígonos regulares
This research proposes a design method for deployable domes from the scissor-type system, starting from the geometry of regular polygons for its configuration. The geometry of the regular polygons inscribed in a circumference, ...
Applying safe flooring in housing environments related to the independent elderly : evaluating suitability flooring technology to absorb impact in the event of a fall
This research has been developed with the intention of investigating a different generation of pavements. Most of the current pavements have the same basic standard characteristics and this ensures that living conditions ...
Netzero de alta densidad : análisis de ciclo de vida y energías renovables aplicado a vivienda colectiva en Colombia
NetZero Energy Buildings or buildings with almost zero energy consumption, are buildings with high energy performance in terms of operational energy, and which also seek to reduce their CO2 emissions in addition to other ...
Fundamentos de la morfogénesis de tensoestructuras: Membrane House
The fundamental objective of this thesis is to delve into the process of generating the shape of tensioned membrane structures, from the conjunction of the theoretical foundations presented and practical experimentation, ...
El component bloc tècnic : nova concepció dels traçats verticals als edificis plurifamiliars actuals a Catalunya.
This thesis aims to take advance of the slowdown of the construction sector in recent years, in order to achieve a qualitative leap in the design and implement system of the vertical grids in multifamily residential buildings ...
Urban cemetery biophilic integration for human well-being : an applied case study of Tehran, Iran
Cemeteries are an ancient reality, and while their basic function has not changed, their physical layout as well as the symbolic and emotional role within our societies has undergone profound transformations over time. The ...
Sistemas de evaluación de la vivienda hacia ciudades sostenibles: Análisis de su impacto en el edificio y en el entorno urbano
In the last decade, priority attention has been directed towards obtaining sustainability in housing; which, has been pointed out as an entity capable of mitigating the environmental problems caused in urban centers. The ...
Morteros de CAC reforzados con fibras vegetales : microestructura, evaluación físico-mecánica y durabilidad para su aplicación en materiales de construcción : ejemplo de pavimento
The natural fibers that come from vegetable origin have become a potential and competitive option as a reinforcement composite based on cement. This is due to their high resistance and low cost features, and also their ...
Regeneración perfectible, adaptable y sostenible. Análisis y propuesta de criterios para la regeneración de los polígonos residenciales construidos en los años 60 y 70 en Europa.
In Spain the housing refurbishment hasn’t reached the 25% respect new construction, even though more than the half of the house has been built before 1980. Besides, the construction environmental impact is one of the highest ...
Geo-climatic potential for advanced natural ventilation comfort cooling approach in mid-rise office buildings in the north-western Mediterranean
The objective of this investigation is to evaluate the geo-climatic potential for comfort cooling energy savings in mid-rise office buildings applying advanced natural ventilation (ANV) approach based on the stack-effect. ...
Diseño paramétrico de las estructuras desplegables : control límite de Movimiento
Deployable structures with articulated straight bars have the virtue of being lightweight, modular and transformable. This is how the architect Felix Escrig defined them, who left us a fantastic legacy on these structures. ...
Análisis del ciclo de vida en la construcción: evaluación de las etapas incorporadas de elementos de la vivienda y de su entorno urbano
The construction sector has the potential to contribute to the achievement of essential objectives of sustainable development, such as the fight against climate change, the defense of the environment or the design of cities. ...
Influence of joints on the seismic response of traditional timber frames in Turkey
Timber frame structures which constitute an important cultural heritage of many countries, are well known as efficient seismic resistant structures worldwide and are worth to be preserved. Himis is one common traditional ...
Hexagrids plegables y transportables : un sistema prefabricado con nudos articulados bloqueables
This document describes the technological feasibility of a structural system based on hexagonal modules with lockable pin joints. The system is mainly aimed at the construction of low and medium height buildings in ...
BIM implementation in architectural practices : towards advanced collaborative approaches based on digital technologies
We are at a stage where Building Information Modelling (BIM) has reached a maturity level to be widely adopted by the professionals and organizations within the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. ...
Diseño en flexión activa con neumáticos recuperados : análisis de la morfología bio-inspirada en la estructura del cactus
This thesis deals with the methodology and development of a case study of biomimicry applied to the architectural design process. The case study integrates aspects of plant biology with architectural design in a theoretical ...
Estudio experimental de geopolímeros de arcillas en función de la resistencia mecánica
Considering that architecture and construction play an active part in the current global warming problems, there is a need to develop resistant construction materials with coherent environmental characteristics. The main ...
Planificación operativa para el ajuste del tiempo en obras para anticipar su disponibilidad: experiencia en intervenciones reiterativas de construcción para cadenas comerciales de retail
With a professional experience gathered over almost twenty years in the sector of the construction of commercial premises for retail sector chains and in his position as manager of this area in an international company ...
